| Date | Title | Description |
| 23.03.2026 | DJI files patent lawsuit against Insta360 over six disputed technologies | DJI has recently filed a lawsuit against Insta360 at the Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court in Guangdong Province. The case involves disputes over the ownership of six patents, with several former core DJI R&D employees allegedly invo... |
| 28.02.2026 | Qwen to unveil AI smart glasses at MWC 2026, plans global rollout of AI hardware lineup | Next week, Qwen will unveil its first namesake AI smart glasses at the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain. Capabilities currently available in the Qwen app — such as ordering food delivery and hailing rides — will also be ... |
| 26.02.2026 | Transsion’s 2025 profit halves, market value falls over 60% | Transsion Holdings on Wednesday reported a sharp decline in its 2025 financial performance, with core profit indicators plummeting. The company’s annual revenue totaled 65.62 billion yuan ($9.47 billion), a 4.5% year-on-year decrease, while... |
| 15.02.2026 | Former DJI sales vice president detained in China on suspicion of commercial bribery | A former vice president of sales at Chinese drone maker DJI has been criminally detained by public security authorities on suspicion of accepting bribes as a non-state employee, according to Jiemian News. The executive, surnamed Yuan, serve... |
| 06.02.2026 | Aier’s Shares Fall After Chairman Is Reported to Be Linked to Hospitals Suspected of Insurance Fraud | (Yicai) Feb. 6 -- Shares of Aier Eye Hospital Group fell after the chairman of the Chinese ophthalmology chain was reported to be connected with several psychiatric hospitals that have allegedly defrauded the national medical insurance fund... |
| 05.02.2026 | Vivo approves vlog camera project to rival DJI Pocket series | Vivo has approved an internal project to develop a Vlog camera, aiming to compete directly with DJI’s Pocket series of portable imaging devices, according to Jiemian. The product is expected to be released in 2026 and will focus on a lightw... |
| 21.01.2026 | Xiaomi says batteries normal after two vehicle fire incidents in China, probes ongoing | Xiaomi said on Tuesday it was cooperating with authorities after two of its vehicles were involved in separate fire incidents in southern and central China, adding that battery systems were operating normally before the vehicles went offlin... |
| 16.01.2026 | Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Transsion cut 2026 smartphone shipment forecasts | China’s smartphone makers Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo and Transsion have lowered their full-year shipment forecasts amid rising memory prices in the supply chain, according to Jiemian News. Xiaomi and Oppo have cut their projections by more than 20%... |
| 23.12.2025 | China launches first open robot leasing platform BOTSHARE in Shanghai | China’s first open robot leasing platform, BOTSHARE, was launched to the public in Shanghai. Jiang Qingsong, partner at Zhiyuan AGIBOT and chairman of BOTSHARE, said the platform aims by 2026 to connect with more than 10 robot manufacturers... |
| 15.12.2025 | Robotic vacuum pioneer iRobot files for bankruptcy, Chinese firm Picea to acquire 100% ownership | iRobot, widely regarded as a pioneer of robotic vacuum cleaners, yesterday formally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The company expects to complete the restructuring proc... |
| 10.12.2025 | Xiaomi signals entry into AI education, recruits talent for curriculum development | Xiaomi Group has posted several AI-education–related job openings—including Curriculum Product Manager, Senior Product Manager for Children & Education, and Senior Business roles—signaling its intention to enter the AI education sector.... |
| 08.12.2025 | Baidu weighs spin-off and separate listing of Kunlunxin chip unit | Baidu said in a filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange that media reports claiming the company plans to spin off its non-wholly owned subsidiary Kunlunxin (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. for an independent listing are inaccurate. The company... |
| 27.11.2025 | TSMC ex-executive accused of leaking trade secrets after joining Intel; Intel denies allegations | A controversy over alleged trade-secret leaks involving a former senior executive at TSMC and Intel is escalating, after TSMC filed a lawsuit accusing the executive of improperly taking confidential data before joining the US chipmaker. TSM... |
| 25.11.2025 | Haomo.ai halts operations as employees told not to report to work | Haomo.ai, the driving assistance technology company backed by Great Wall Motor (GWM), has abruptly halted operations after instructing all employees to stop reporting to work starting November 24, according to internal notices shared by sta... |
| 20.11.2025 | DJI denies investor event, says Avata 360 demo was internal | DJI on Wednesday denied media reports that it held an investor event, clarifying that a mid-November session involving its unreleased panoramic drone, the Avata 360, was only an internal product demonstration. The company said some outlets ... |
| 16.11.2025 | Smartphones might put a deeper dent in your wallet next year because of the AI race | What Happened: So, here’s some bad news for anyone in the market for a new phone. The global supply chain is in chaos right now because the price of memory chips (the stuff that stores your photos and makes your phone multitask) is going th... |
| 13.11.2025 | Centurium Capital, major shareholder of Luckin Coffee, reportedly weighs bid for Coca-Cola’s Costa Coffee | According to market sources, Luckin Coffee’s major shareholder Centurium Capital is evaluating a potential bid for Costa Coffee, the UK-based coffee chain owned by Coca-Cola. Centurium Capital did not respond to Jiemian News’ request for co... |
| 06.11.2025 | Xiaohongshu acquires China payment license via full takeover of Oriental Electronic Payment | Chinese lifestyle platform Xiaohongshu, also known as Rednote, has obtained a payment license by fully acquiring Oriental Electronic Payment, with its subsidiary Ningzhi Information Technology (Shanghai) becoming the sole shareholder after ... |
| 05.11.2025 | Multiple NetEase games shut down on Oppo platform as partnership expires, customer support says | Recently, several users reported being unable to log into multiple NetEase games through Oppo’s channel servers. On Tuesday, Oppo customer service responded that due to the expiration of its cooperation with NetEase, several NetEase titles ... |
| 03.11.2025 | TSMC to begin construction of 1.4nm production line with $49 billion investment | TSMC is set to begin preliminary construction of its cutting-edge 1.4-nanometer chip production line, with plans for four new fabs. The first fab is expected to start mass production in the second half of 2028. The project involves an initi... |
| 26.10.2025 | Oppo responds to green line screen issue, offers free screen replacement for affected devices | Amid growing user complaints on social media about green lines appearing on smartphone screens, Oppo has issued an official response. The company stated: “For devices experiencing the screen line issue, we will offer free screen replacement... |
| 12.10.2025 | Zong Fuli steps down as Wahaha Group chairman | On Friday, multiple sources confirmed that Zong Fuli had resigned from her positions as legal representative, director, and chairman of Wahaha Group. The resignation has been processed through the company’s shareholders’ and board meetings.... |
| 09.10.2025 | Shenzhen establishes RMB 1.55 billion artificial intelligence and robotics industry fund | According to Tianyancha data, Shenzhen Deep Venture Capital Artificial Intelligence and Embodied Robotics Industry Private Equity Fund has been established, with a capital of RMB 1.55 billion ($217 million). The fund is jointly backed by Sh... |
| 09.10.2025 | DPC Dash -- Domino's Pizza China Builds Lasting Growth in the Third Quarter of 2025 With Excellence in Store Expansion, Innovation, and Digital Leadership | HONG KONG, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DPC Dash — Domino's Pizza China ("DPC Dash" or the "Company") (1405.HK), Domino's Pizza's exclusive master franchisee in the Chinese Mainland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative ... |
| 29.09.2025 | China Recap | EV rush hour | China Recap is a weekly roundup tracking Chinese companies expanding abroad, covering market entries, funding rounds, product launches, and global partnerships.
China’s corporate globalization strategy is evolving fast. Industry giants are ... |
| 12.09.2025 | Dreame Technology founder refutes bankruptcy, cites strong cash flow | Dreame Technology founder Yu Hao on Thursday dismissed recent rumors suggesting the company is facing bankruptcy, affirming that the firm has strong cash flow and stable operations. Over the past two years, he and the company have invested ... |
| 08.09.2025 | China Recap | How fandoms shape markets | China Recap is a weekly roundup tracking Chinese companies expanding abroad, covering market entries, funding rounds, product launches, and global partnerships.
China’s corporate globalization strategy is evolving fast. Industry giants are ... |
| 06.09.2025 | MediaTek denies $73 billion acquisition by NVIDIA | MediaTek on Friday dismissed recent speculations that NVIDIA would acquire the company for $73 billion. The speculation arose after details of the GB10 super chip, co-developed by NVIDIA and MediaTek, were released. The two firms are workin... |
| 29.08.2025 | Wahaha heiress takes shareholder fight to China’s top court | On August 27, Zong Fuli submitted a formal complaint to China’s Supreme People’s Court and Supreme People’s Procuratorate, requesting expedited handling of a shareholder dispute involving the employee shareholding committee’s 24.6% stake in... |
| 21.08.2025 | TangibleFuture's AI Desktop Robot LOOI to Launch New "Starlight White" on Aug. 21 | SHERIDAN, Wyo., Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LOOI, the AI desktop robot developed by TangibleFuture, today announced its highly anticipated new color variant: "Starlight White". Building on the global success of the black edition... |
| 19.08.2025 | Taobao’s first programmer joins startup after 25 years at Alibaba | Cai Jingxian, known as Taobao’s first programmer, has joined Hangzhou-based startup LCComputing as a technical partner, Chinese outlet TMTPost reported Monday. Cai left Alibaba earlier this year after a 25-year tenure, with company records ... |
| 11.08.2025 | China Recap | Mobility players on the move | China Recap is a weekly roundup tracking Chinese companies expanding abroad, covering market entries, funding rounds, product launches, and global partnerships.
China’s corporate globalization strategy is evolving fast. Industry giants are ... |
| 07.08.2025 | China’s tech giants kick off 2026 grad hiring drive early, AI roles in high demand | China’s top tech firms are racing to secure AI talent from the class of 2026. ByteDance and Alibaba have launched their fall campus recruitment drives, offering over 5,000 and 7,000 positions respectively, many centered on AI and engineerin... |
| 07.08.2025 | 5 dead, 24 injured in suspension bridge mishap at China’s popular Xinjiang tourist site | ZHAOSU, Xinjiang: Five people have been killed and more than 20 others injured in a suspension bridge mishap at a scenic spot in China’s far-western Xinjiang region after a cable reportedly snapped.
The accident happened on Wednesday (Aug 6... |
| 28.07.2025 | China Recap | Testing new frontiers | China Recap is a weekly roundup tracking Chinese companies expanding abroad, covering market entries, funding rounds, product launches, and global partnerships.
China’s corporate globalization strategy is evolving fast. Industry giants are ... |
| 21.07.2025 | China Recap | Back in the AI saddle | China Recap is a weekly roundup tracking Chinese companies expanding abroad, covering market entries, funding rounds, product launches, and global partnerships.
China’s corporate globalization strategy is evolving fast. Industry giants are ... |
| 21.07.2025 | BYD’s president Wang Chuanfu visits Xiaomi EV factory | BYD’s chief executive and president Wang Chuanfu recently visited Xiaomi’s electric vehicle (EV) plant in Beijing accompanied by Xiaomi’s boss Lei Jun, according to videos circulated on the Chinese internet, showcasing the close ties betwee... |
| 14.07.2025 | China Recap | Device makers juggle innovation amid scrutiny | China Recap is a weekly roundup tracking Chinese companies expanding abroad, covering market entries, funding rounds, product launches, and global partnerships.
China’s corporate globalization strategy is evolving fast. Industry giants are ... |
| 10.07.2025 | Agibot denies backdoor listing via Swancor Advanced Materials acquisition | On Wednesday, Chinese tech firm Agibot denied market speculation that its acquisition of Swancor Advanced Materials was an attempt to go public through a backdoor listing. The purchase of a 63.62% stake in Swancor was intended to gain contr... |
| 08.07.2025 | Volvo starts layoff process at Shanghai office amid global restructuring | Sweden-founded carmaker Volvo Cars has begun the layoff process at its research and development center in Shanghai as part of a wave of 3,000 job cuts it announced in May, making it the latest international automaker to reduce its workforce... |
| 02.07.2025 | The Mirage of American Manufacturing: Trump’s Smartphone Debacle | The allure of “Made in USA” is powerful. It evokes images of sturdy craftsmanship and patriotic pride. But what happens when that promise is just a mirage? The recent launch of a smartphone by the Trump Organization has sparked controversy,... |
| 30.06.2025 | Trump’s “Made in USA” phone actually made in China, Purism CEO alleges | Questions have been raised about the Trump Organization’s “Made in USA” smartphone after a number of industry experts suggested it may be made in China. Recently, the Trump Organization made a high-profile entry into the smartphone market, ... |
| 27.06.2025 | Pop Mart's Bold Leap: From Toys to Appliances and Beyond | Pop Mart, a Chinese toy company, is making waves. Known for its beloved character Labubu, the company is now eyeing the home appliance market. This shift is not just a whim; it’s a calculated move. Job postings reveal a hunger for talent in... |
| 27.06.2025 | JD.com tests trash disposal service for food delivery customers | JD.com is testing a new service allowing delivery riders to help customers take out their trash, sparking debate on Chinese social media. The pilot program, launched on June 19, is being tested in cities including Beijing and Jiangsu Provin... |
| 26.06.2025 | Pop Mart eyes home appliance market after launching film studio | Chinese toy company Pop Mart, best known for its hit ip Labubu, is reportedly expanding into the home appliance industry. Job postings on Chinese recruitment platforms show that the company is hiring for positions including small appliance ... |
| 24.06.2025 | Chinese GPU maker MetaX completes IPO counseling | According to the China Securities Regulatory Commission, Chinese GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) firm MetaX has completed IPO counseling with Huatai United Securities as the counseling agency, a key part of the pre-IPO regulatory process in ... |
| 23.06.2025 | China Recap | AI here, AI there, AI everywhere | China Recap is a weekly roundup tracking Chinese companies expanding abroad, covering market entries, funding rounds, product launches, and global partnerships.
China’s corporate globalization strategy is evolving fast. Industry giants are ... |
| 06.06.2025 | China’s Hubei province establishes $690 million fund to boost humanoid robot industry | According to Chinese company registry database Tianyancha, the Hubei Humanoid Robot Industry Investment Fund was established last week with a registered capital of RMB 5 billion ($690 million). The fund is managed by Changjiang Growth Capit... |
| 05.06.2025 | Xunlei acquires male-focused sports community Hupu for RMB 500 million | Chinese cloud service provider Xunlei has completed its acquisition of Hupu, one of China’s most prominent male-oriented online communities, for RMB 500 million ($69 million). The deal was finalized through the purchase of Shanghai Kuanghui... |
| 30.05.2025 | DJI to build global smart aviation headquarters in Shenzhen after acquiring plot for $315 million | Chinese drone maker DJI has acquired a plot of land in Shenzhen for RMB 2.287 billion ($315 million), where it plans to establish its global headquarters for the smart aviation systems industry. Announced on Wednesday by the Shenzhen Public... |
| 06.05.2025 | JD.com expands offline footprint with new Beijing mega mall | Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com is accelerating its offline expansion with the launch of its biggest brick-and-mortar retail complex to date, a 750,000-square-foot smart mall in southern Beijing. The new JD MALL, now in soft launch, is l... |
| 02.05.2025 | Midea Group and Teka: A New Era of Innovation and Growth | In the bustling world of home appliances, a significant shift is underway. Midea Group, a titan in the global technology landscape, has officially welcomed Teka Group into its fold. This merger is not just a corporate transaction; it’s a fu... |
| 30.04.2025 | NVIDIA denies reports of splitting off China business into independent firm | In a paywalled report, Digitimes claimed that NVIDIA is planning a bold move to spin off its operations in China by forming joint ventures with local firms. In response, NVIDIA told Chinese media outlet Jiemian News that the news is entirel... |
| 29.04.2025 | Transsion’s Q1 net profit plunges nearly 70% y-o-y | Chinese phone brand Transsion on Monday reported revenue of RMB 13.004 billion ($1.79 billion) for the first quarter, down 25.45% year-on-year, while net profit dropped 69.87% year-on-year to RMB 490 million ($67.6 million). This marks the ... |
| 28.04.2025 | China’s Midea to deploy humanoid robots in factory operations next month | Chinese electrical appliance manufacturer Midea will deploy self-developed humanoid robots next month at a washing machine factory in Jingzhou, Hubei Province, to support machine operations, equipment inspections, and material handling, the... |
| 27.04.2025 | Tencent Music reportedly nears acquisition of troubled audio platform Ximalaya at discounted valuation | Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) is reportedly close to acquiring Ximalaya, China’s largest audio content platform, following months of negotiations, according to multiple Chinese media outlets. The proposed deal, discussions around ... |
| 24.04.2025 | iQIYI launches content e-commerce amid revenue pressure, eyes livestream shopping | Chinese streaming giant iQIYI has entered e-commerce, launching a livestream shopping platform that leverages its rich IP and celebrity talent portfolio. CEO Gong Yu announced the move during the “2025 iQIYI World Conference” on April 23, d... |
| 22.04.2025 | The AI Pivot: Thin Red Line's Bold Move Amidst Hardware Layoffs | In the fast-paced world of technology, change is the only constant. Thin Red Line, a company once focused on augmented reality (AR), is now shifting gears. The winds of change blew hard when the company laid off its entire hardware team. Bu... |
| 22.04.2025 | After hardware team layoffs, Thin Red Line resumes hiring for AI roles | On April 21, Chinese entrepreneur Luo Yonghao announced multiple job openings via Weibo, focusing on AI product managers and large language model algorithm engineers, following earlier hardware team layoffs. Recent reports have said Thin Re... |
| 09.04.2025 | Microsoft and Alibaba: Navigating the Tech Landscape in China | In the ever-shifting sands of the tech world, two giants stand at a crossroads: Microsoft and Alibaba. Both companies are grappling with the complexities of operating in China, a market that is as promising as it is perilous. Recent develop... |
| 08.04.2025 | China tech stocks tumble as Nasdaq Golden Dragon Index plunges 5% amid global market rout | The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index closed down 5.12% on Monday, as global markets reeled from the fallout of US President Donald Trump’s aggressive new tariff proposals. The move triggered a broad sell off, wiping more than $9.5 trillion ... |
| 08.04.2025 | Microsoft denies shutting down operations in China | Microsoft China denied it would cease operations in the country, after a screenshot of an internal email from Wicresoft, a Microsoft outsourcing partner, fueled speculation about a potential exit. On Monday, several employees of Wicresoft s... |
| 08.04.2025 | New Alibaba talent program lets top AI recruits choose their own teams | Alibaba International has launched a new global AI talent initiative, Bravo 102, as part of its 2026 campus recruitment scheme, aiming to attract top-tier AI professionals. According to the Chinese tech giant’s careers website, 80% of the r... |
| 28.03.2025 | DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng joins global billionaires list | DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng has made his debut on the _2025 Hurun Global Rich List_, released on March 27. The 40-year-old entrepreneur joins the rankings with an estimated fortune of RMB 33 billion ($4.6 billion), while OpenAI CEO Sam A... |
| 27.03.2025 | Ant Group cuts stake in Orbbec and Youon Technology amid investment shift | Ant Group has reduced its holdings in Orbbec, a Chinese AI-powered 3D vision tech firm, and Youon Technology, known as China’s first publicly listed bike-sharing company, as it shifts its focus to emerging technologies and global markets. B... |
| 26.03.2025 | Kuaishou reports strong 2024 earnings as Kling AI gains traction | Chinese short video platform Kuaishou reported its fourth-quarter and full-year earnings for 2024 on March 25, showing an 11.8% year-on-year increase in total revenue to RMB 126.9 billion ($17.6 billion). The firm’s adjusted net profit rose... |
| 24.03.2025 | Didi launches pet transportation service in seven Chinese cities | Didi Express, the delivery arm of Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi, has launched a pet-specific transport service in seven cities, including Chengdu, Hangzhou, and Chongqing. The service aims to address transportation challenges faced by pet... |
| 21.03.2025 | 01.AI founder Kai-Fu Lee predicts the endgame of China’s AI models, names DeepSeek as frontrunner | Venture capitalist and 01.AI founder Kai-Fu Lee predicts China’s AI sector will consolidate around three major AI model developers: DeepSeek, Alibaba and ByteDance, with DeepSeek currently leading in momentum. In the US, he expects Elon Mus... |
| 19.03.2025 | Meituan’s “lightning warehouse” network to expand instant delivery offering to digital appliances | Meituan Instashopping plans to expand its “lightning warehouse” system – online-only fulfillment hubs optimized for rapid delivery – to digital appliances this year, following strong growth in convenience store partnerships, local media Jie... |
| 11.03.2025 | Thin Red Line launches spring recruitment amid reports of developing an AI system | Luo Yonghao’s AI startup, Thin Red Line, has begun its 2025 spring hiring, according to his March 10 social media post. The company is recruiting product managers for AI, IM, BI data, and commercialization, with positions based in Shanghai ... |
| 10.03.2025 | ByteDance dismisses hundreds of employees for corruption | ByteDance dismissed 353 employees for corrupt actions and referred 39 to law enforcement for criminal prosecution in 2024, the company confirmed on March 7, according to Chinese media outlet Jiemian. The announcement, issued internally on M... |
| 07.03.2025 | Alibaba Unveils QwQ-32B, a Compact Reasoning Model Rivaling DeepSeek-R1 | On March 6, Alibaba released and open-sourced its new reasoning model, QwQ-32B, featuring 32 billion parameters. Despite being significantly smaller than DeepSeek-R1, which has 6,710 billion parameters (with 3.7 billion active), QwQ-32B mat... |
| 06.03.2025 | Embodied intelligence appears in government work report for the first time at NPC | The 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislative body, opened its third session at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday. The congress, composed of nearly 3,000 deputies, is responsible for reviewing and app... |
| 04.03.2025 | Tencent’s Yuanbao tops Apple’s China App Store, surpassing DeepSeek | Tencent’s AI chatbot app, Yuanbao, has climbed to the top of the free app download rankings in Apple’s China App Store as of March 3, surpassing DeepSeek. Doubao, a competing AI chatbot from TikTok owner ByteDance, now ranks fourth. This mi... |
| 28.02.2025 | JD Cloud unveils AI advancements at 2025 Cloud City Conference | At the 2025 JD Cloud City Conference in Shenzhen, JD Cloud showcased its latest achievements in artificial intelligence, launching eight new products, including the Yanshi Intelligent Body Platform, Yanshi AI Development Computing Platform,... |
| 25.02.2025 | Chinese automakers to stay ahead despite Tesla rolling out FSD features, expert says | Chinese automakers will likely maintain their leadership positions in the race of smart driving technologies even as Tesla’s full self-driving (FSD) features become available to customers, Ouyang Minggao, an academician at the Chinese Acade... |
| 24.02.2025 | Former Google DeepMind VP joins ByteDance as Seed team research lead | Dr. Wu Yonghui, former Vice President of Google DeepMind, has joined ByteDance as the head of foundational research for its large model team, Seed, according to Chinese media outlet, Jiemian. Wu will report directly to CEO Liang Rubo. In th... |
| 24.02.2025 | Tencent’s AI assistant Yuanbao rises to second on Apple’s free app chart, behind DeepSeek | Tencent’s AI assistant app Yuanbao has climbed to second place on China’s Apple App Store free app downloads chart, surpassing the ByteDance-developed Doubao. The top spot is held by DeepSeek, which has maintained its dominance since launch... |
| 24.01.2025 | CATL to announce new factory in Europe this year: executive | CATL is hoping to announce a plan to build a new joint factory with an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in Europe this year, co-chairman Pan Jian told the annual World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday. The comments were delivered jus... |
| 23.01.2025 | Midea president bans performative overtime and excessive PPT use within the company | Fang Hongbo, president of China’s major home appliances brand Midea, called on its employees to streamline their working methods, issuing an internal document titled Requirements for Simplifying Work Practices, full of references to excessi... |
| 21.01.2025 | 51job to IPO in Hong Kong in first half of 2025, with over 200 million users | Chinese HR service provider 51job is set to go public in Hong Kong after its privatization in 2022, according to Chinese media outlet Jiemian. The company, which was first listed in the United States in 2004, was acquired by a consortium le... |
| 20.01.2025 | Didi launches overseas ride-hailing service for Chinese users ahead of Lunar New Year | Didi Chuxing has announced the launch of its “Overseas Travel” feature ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, according to Chinese media outlet Jiemian News on January 20. The trial service will be available in more than 80 cities attracting ... |
| 14.01.2025 | NVIDIA and Oracle oppose new US AI chip regulations | The US government on Monday announced plans for new regulations on AI chips made in America, setting limits on the computational power of chips that US companies can sell to most countries. Sales to 18 key allies and partners will face no r... |
| 09.01.2025 | The Shifting Sands of AI: SenseTime's Struggles and the US Military List | In the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence, change is the only constant. SenseTime, a prominent player in the AI landscape, is navigating turbulent waters. The company, once riding high as an AI unicorn, is now making significant ad... |
| 08.01.2025 | US Defense Department adds Tencent, CATL, SenseTime, and CloudWalk to military list, companies deny allegations | On Jan. 6, the US Department of Defense added several Chinese tech companies, including Tencent, CATL, SenseTime, and CloudWalk, to its Chinese Military Companies List (CMC List) under Section 1260H, according to Chinese media outlet Jiemia... |
| 08.01.2025 | JD.com gradually rolls out Alipay integration as China pushes for e-commerce platform interoperability | JD.com customer service responded to media inquiries on Jan. 7, noting that the integration of Alipay is being gradually rolled out. While Alipay is now available as a payment method on the e-commerce platform, some merchants and specific p... |
| 04.01.2025 | Malaysia's Social Media License Framework: A New Era of Digital Regulation | In the digital age, regulations often feel like a double-edged sword. They can protect users and ensure accountability, but they can also stifle innovation and freedom. Malaysia has stepped into this complex arena with its new social media ... |
| 03.01.2025 | Malaysia’s social media license framework takes effect: WeChat and TikTok comply, X and Google miss deadline | The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced on Jan. 1 that the country’s social media operating license framework has officially taken effect, as reported by Chinese media outlet Jiemian. According to MCMC, WeCha... |
| 03.01.2025 | China's COMAC, maker of C919 jet, aims for Southeast Asian flights by 2026 | BEIJING: Chinese state-owned plane maker COMAC aims for its C919 jet to start flying on commercial routes to Southeast Asia by 2026 as a first step to moving beyond its domestic market, a senior company official told Chinese media.
COMAC, C... |
| 26.12.2024 | Xiaomi builds GPU cluster, intensifies investment in AI models | Xiaomi is in the process of constructing its own GPU cluster to support its growing investment in AI models, according to Chinese media outlet Jiemian. The company’s AI model team began with 6,500 GPU resources upon its establishment in Apr... |
| 25.12.2024 | The Battle for Balance: Xiaohongshu's Crackdown and the Laotoule Dilemma | In the vast digital landscape of China, two stories unfold. One revolves around Xiaohongshu, a social media platform grappling with the consequences of unchecked behavior. The other centers on laotoule, the beloved electric vehicles that sy... |
| 23.12.2024 | Chinese startup Sharge unveils first mass-produced AI glasses in China ahead of Xiaomi and Baidu | Chinese startup Sharge Technology has beaten major players like Xiaomi and Baidu to the punch, announcing the launch of its first mass-produced AI glasses, the AI Snap Glasses A1, last Thursday. Weighing approximately 50 grams, the glasses ... |
| 23.12.2024 | Xiaohongshu account ban trends on Weibo hot topics | The hashtag “Xiaohongshu Account Ban” topped Weibo’s trending list on December 20. In response to the issue, Xiaohongshu’s customer service stated that account penalties are determined solely by the severity of violations. Notifications abo... |
| 18.12.2024 | The Shift in Automotive Landscapes: From Luxury to Electric | The automotive world is in flux. The winds of change are blowing, and they carry the scent of electric vehicles (EVs). Traditional car brands are feeling the heat. A recent shift in China highlights this trend. One of the largest Audi deale... |
| 17.12.2024 | Major Audi dealer in China exits brand, switches to Huawei EVs | One of the biggest dealers for Audi in China has decided to part ways with the German luxury carmaker and changed course to sell electric vehicles enabled by Huawei’s in-car technologies, the latest example of global automakers scaling back... |
| 04.12.2024 | Two Xiaomi VPs depart amid leadership reshuffle | Xiaomi Corporation Vice Presidents Ma Ji and Yan Kesheng have officially left the company, according to multiple media reports. Sources revealed that their profiles on the workplace platform Feishu now feature “departed” status. Yan, who is... |
| 29.11.2024 | BYD suppliers reportedly dissent over latest price cut request | Some Chinese parts suppliers have expressed their dissatisfaction over a recent request from BYD to cut their prices by 10% starting next year, saying any such move could damage their profitability and lower the quality of China-made automo... |
| 28.11.2024 | NetEase launches social content app NetEase Bee | NetEase has released a new social app, NetEase Bee, targeting younger users with a focus on sharing and discussing their daily lives, according to Chinese media outlet Jiemian.
The app resembles China’s popular Instagram-like lifestyle plat... |
| 26.11.2024 | Chinese sports tech firm Keep cuts workforce by 10-15% | Keep, a Chinese sports tech company, began layoffs last week, cutting 10-15% of its workforce, according to a report by Chinese media outlet Jiemian. Based on the company’s mid-2024 financial report, this equates to over 100 job losses, pri... |
| 21.11.2024 | Founder of Alibaba grocery chain Freshippo launches new pet retail venture | Less than a year after retiring, Hou Yi, founder and former CEO of Alibaba’s grocery chain Freshippo, has started his second new enterprise. Following his launch of budget seafood barbecue chain Jin Xiao Yi Ke this summer, Hou is now ventur... |
